Cedar Point: Space Spiral torn down in 17 seconds

At 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, Cedar Point crews destroyed the iconic Space Spiral ride to make room for the new GateKeeper roller coaster. After a quick explosion at its base, the ride toppled to the ground. The ride opened back in 1965.

http://www.wkyc.com/video/1836200854001/1/Cedar-Point-Space-Spiral-torn-down-in-17-secondshttp://bcdownload.gannett.edgesuite.net/wkyc/34306114001/34306114001_1835327855001_ari-origin07-arc-174-1347463086920.jpg?pubId=34306114001Cedar Point: Space Spiral torn down in 17 secondsAt 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, Cedar Point crews destroyed the iconic Space Spiral ride to make room for the new GateKeeper roller coaster. After a quick explosion at its base, the ride toppled to the ground. The ride opened back in 1965.Cedar PointwkycnewssanduskywatercoolerWKYCspace spiral demolitionspace spiralNewsentertainment01:57